Nothing Phone (3) vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $799 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,977,887).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 6405
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Lighter: 196g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $799
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Poco X8 Pro by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Poco X8 Pro was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.